Tag: Breath

7 Natural Beauty Rules to Make You Look and Feel Younger

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hy oh why? Is flawless skin, that’s radiant and glowing too much to ask for? Have you tried countless expensive makeup and cosmetic treatments available on the market, only to end up feeling frustrated? Wake up, every morning to see a tired and worn-out version of yourself in the mirror? Worry not! Here, we make beauty care easy for you, the all-natural way! With our best tips and tricks, you’ll not only look but also feel younger. Yep, that’s the beauty of a natural skin and face care regime. It…

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Pranic Healing: Pranayam in Pranic Healing

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Prana, literally, means flow of life, because the word pran means life and ‘A’ indicates movement of breath. Thus, Prana is a life sustaining electromotive force. Is Prana the oxygen only? No, oxygen is part of Prana, but prana is much more than that. It is all that we inhale from air, surcharged with the vitality of Solar Energy, plus high energy ionising Cosmic rays, plus ionising radiations from Uranium, Thorium, Potassium and radon/thoron radio-active gases always present in the Air, plus all those life giving nuclei present in the…

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Stress Relief: Some Practical Suggestions for Stress Relief

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Derail Your Train of Thoughts Try to slowdown and stop the everyday onslaught of thought that wears you out—especially the kind of circular thinking that gets you nowhere. It is important to avoid getting into such state of circular thinking that does not lead to any obvious solution. Perhaps there’s a simple thought or quote you can use to help you derail your train of thoughts and initiate your relaxation response. The Practice of Meditation Unlike prayer, where you do the talking, meditation is more akin to listening. Your breath…

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Researchers have shown how yoga and meditation can have positive effects on stress resilience

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They also observed increases in the magnitude of the cortisol awakening response (CAR) which is part of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA). Stress affects us all and it isn’t something we can entirely avoid. Researchers have shown how yoga and meditation can have positive effects on stress resilience. A research article investigates the effects of yoga and meditation on brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), the activity on the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) effects and inflammatory markers. By studying the participants of an intensive 3-month yoga and meditation retreat, the…

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Get to Know the Eight Limbs of Yoga

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Patanjali’s eight-fold path offers guidelines for a meaningful and purposeful life. Delve into this prescription for moral and ethical conduct and self-discipline.   In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path is called ashtanga, which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb). These eight steps basically act as guidelines on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. They serve as a prescription for moral and ethical conduct and self-discipline; they direct attention toward one’s health; and they help us to acknowledge the spiritual aspects of our nature. 1. Yama The first limb, yama, deals with one’s…

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Breathe right!

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By: KANIZA GARARI Lung cancer has also become a big concern as it is the second most common cancer among men after oral cavity cancers.  The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight diseases until the very end without giving off any symptoms. The incidence of bronchial asthma, lung infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer have seen a sharp rise due to alarming levels of vehicular pollution, increased smoking and unhealthy food habits among Indians. The human lungs are a strong organ and its airways fight…

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PSYCHOLOGY OF POSITIVE THINKING

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TIPS FOR FULFILLED LIFE 1. Don’t complicate life. We won’t be here forever. Once this day is over, it’s gone forever. Your time is too valuable to waste on nonsense. 2. No matter what knocks you down in life, get up and keep going. NEVER GIVE UP. Great blessings come as a result of great perseverance. 3. Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys. 4. Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient, and the…

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Try This Baking Soda Recipe If You Want To Remove The Plaque From Your Teeth

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It is considered that the oral health has a great impact on the overall health. For oral hygiene, it is essential to use a mouthwash regularly in order to eliminate plague and other bacteria that were not removed by the dental cleansing. It is used as the last step in the process of eliminating mouth germs and bacteria. Furthermore, it cleanses the mouth and makes the breath fresh. It is fact that a healthy diet and an adequate oral hygiene heal the mouth cavities. The beneficial effects of using a…

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10 Amazing Benefits of Giloy: The Ayurvedic Root of Immortality

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Here are 10 incredible Giloy benefits, from treating chronic fever to boosting digestion and immunity. “Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used and advocated in Indian medicine for ages”, says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat. In Sanskrit, Giloy is known as ‘Amrita’, which literally translates to ‘the root of immortality’, because of its abundant medicinal properties. “The stem of Giloy is of maximum utility, but the root can also be used. Its benefits and uses have even been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)”, adds…

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Naturopathy Tips for Controlling Asthma and Improving the Quality of Life

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Asthma is an allergic condition and one of the most troublesome of respiratory diseases. Patients suffering from this condition are often found gasping for breath. Unfortunately, Western medicine has not been able to find a cure to this debilitating disease. The vaccines and drugs that are available only have a limited value. However, what modern science could not accomplish, alternative therapies, such as naturopathy, have been able to offer natural cure treatments for this crippling disease. With naturopathy, you can control, cure and even prevent asthma, as well as, bronchitis.…

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